President Trump’s bet on Syria’s new leader is facing a pivotal moment, as Kurdish forces are under attack from President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s forces in the northeast and facing growing pressure to fold into the central government.

The rapid turn of events has brought almost all of Syria back under the authority of the central Damascus-based state following years of civil war that fractured the country, and puts a spotlight on shifting U.S. policy. The Reuters Gulf Currents newsletter brings you the latest on geopolitics, energy and finance in the region. Sign up here.

ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - A deepening crisis in northeastern Syria (Rojava), is once again forcing families from their homes. Thousands of Kurdish civilians are fleeing renewed clashes between armed factions affiliated with Damascus,

The ceasefire between the interim Damascus government and the SDF in Syria entered its third day. While it was reported that the interim government violated the ceasefire from time to time, SDF officials reported that Kobani was under siege and that basic necessities such as electricity and water had been cut off throughout the city.

President of the KRI Nechirvan Barzani’s quiet diplomacy could secure Syria’s northeast, protect US energy interests, and prevent regional spillover.

Jan 22 (Reuters) - The Syrian government has retaken swathes of northern and eastern Syria from Kurdish forces, consolidating President Ahmed al-Sharaa's rule nearly 14 months after Bashar al-Assad was toppled.

Turkey deployed an advanced radar system at Damascus International Airport, a move Western sources warn could restrict Israel’s freedom of action in Syrian airspace and heighten regional tensions. Turkey recently deployed an advanced radar system at Damascus International Airport in a move that could limit Israel’s freedom of action in Syrian airspace.